Stax is a simple beanie in a stacked lace pattern. Make it in regular (shown) or slouchy depth.

SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
Pattern is written for one circumference to fit the average adult female with two depths – beanie (shown) or slouch. When applicable, directions for the slouch version are written in parentheses as follows: beanie (slouch). Measurements are taken post-blocking.

Brim Circumference: 21”
Depth: 8 (11)”

MATERIALS
YARN: Approximately 180 (220) yards of sport weight yarn. Sample was knit with Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport in “Flannel” (65% Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak; 320 yds/100 g per skein).

NEEDLES: dpns and 16” circular needle in US 4 (3.5mm) or size required to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS: 5 st markers, a darning needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE
24 sts & 34 rows = 4” in blocked stockinette
OR 21½ sts and 32 rows = 4” in Lace Pattern

TECHNIQUES + STITCHES
cast on
knit, ktbl
purl
use of stitch markers
yarnover
decrease (K2tog, SSK)